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James Lynam Obituary

Lynam, James A. currently of Amboy; beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Foley); loving father of Darlene, Julie Maher, Colleen (Alan) Hansen, J.T., Bridget (Rob) Ferguson, Brian (Julie), and the late Kevin; devoted grandpa of 14; dear brother of Mary Lou (the late Bob) Vojslavek and the late Margaret (James) Balfanz; fond uncle of many. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m., from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Retired Lieutenant of the CFD and member of Local #2. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gift of Life Transplant House. For info: 773-777-3944 or gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2008.

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Randall Walz

July 27, 2008

To the Lynam Family,
It was a honor and privilege to know and work with Jim! God Bless.

Mike Sullivan

July 26, 2008

Dear Lynam Family,
My deepest condolences to you.
I had the privlege of working with Jim
on the CFD.He was a wonderful man
and a great co-worker and friend.

Jan Hull

July 26, 2008

To the family of Jim Lynam: My thoughts and prayers are with all of
you in the loss of your beloved husband and father. It was my privilege to have known Jim at Engine
55 - Truck 44 house and he was just
such a nice man and great firefighter/officer. I worked right
around the corner at the nsg. home
and would stop by for a cup of jo and
chat with the lads. May it help to know you have a special angel watching over you now. God bless you.

russell cangelosi

July 25, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.I have many memories of a great man.russ & kay

Cassandra Belotti

July 25, 2008

Dear Julie,
My heart goes out to you and your family! I pray that God gives you strength and brings you all comfort during this time of grief. Please know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cassie

BOB & NAILE HOEHN

July 25, 2008

DEAR KATHY & FAMILY
WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JIM WAS A GOOD FRIEND.OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE JIM

Eddie O and Carol Kensek

July 25, 2008

Dear Kathy;
Carol and I want to render our heartfelt sorrow on the passing of Jim, we know we will miss him, since we have had many years of friendship and wonderful memories with the both of you.

Tracey Heleniak

July 25, 2008

Colleen and your entire family,

I am so sorry about the passing of your dad. Please remember ALL of the wonderful memories that you all have shared with each other. May you now have another angel in heaven to watch over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Tracey, Brian, Nathan, and Taylor Heleniak

NEAL MILOTT

July 24, 2008

TO THE LYNAM FAMILY; I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JIMMY AND I WORKED TOGETHER FOR MANY YEARS ON THE WEST SIDE. HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A FRIEND AND A #1 PERSON.

John Edwards

July 24, 2008

To all of the Lynam family, I wish to express my condolences.
May God bless you all.

Budweiser Bob

July 24, 2008

Kathy & Family

Jimmy grew on us at Yogi-he was one of our guiding lights, pointing us in the right/wrong direction, yet always constant.
We have fond memories of you guys on the riverside-durning a storm, I would watch him lower the trailer awning & then do the same-when things were clear up went his awning & up went mine.
We have missed Jimmy. We continue to pray for you & the family. May the grace of God provide strength for all.

Sierra Family

July 24, 2008

Kathy and Family,
You are in out thoughts and prayers. May the ANGELS always be with you.
Richard, Lynne Sierra and Family

Karen Lopp

July 24, 2008

Aunt Kathy and all of the Lynam clan - Words can't express how sorry I am to hear of Uncle Jim's passing. He was an amazing person, much loved, and will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with all of you.

John and Janine Wachowski

July 24, 2008

Kathy (& Family),

We are so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. Jimmy was like a "founding Father" of Yogi...I still look over at your old trailor and really miss you guys.

I'll never forget the very first time I met Jimmy...I was building a fire at Rick & Scarey Ellen's, and using lighter fluid to get it going. Jimmy calmy walked up to me and said, "Young Lady...don't EVER light a fire with lighter fluid. The fire will travel right up the stream into the bottle and I don't want to have to put you out." Then he took the bottle of lighter fluid away from me and kept walking...we laughed about it for years to come!

We will never forget "Lawn Mower Man."

Love you.

July 24, 2008

Kathy & Family. Sorry to hear of your loss. I have many memories of the good times we all had together. Jim will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Ron & Carol Pescitani
Surprise AZ

Rick Pescitani

July 24, 2008

Aunt Kathy and Family,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Jim will be missed and thought of often.

Sue Pescitani

July 24, 2008

Dear Aunt Kathy & Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I loved Uncle Jimmy! Although it's been many years, please know that I have many wonderful memories of him! You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Teri Hoeckelberg

July 24, 2008

Aunt Kathy & to all my Cousins,
So sorry for your loss.Uncle Jim was a great guy ! He will be missed.

Fran - Megan Murphy

July 24, 2008

Kathy and family,
I am so sorry - we loved Jimmy and will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Fran and Megan

Teri Hoeckelberg

July 24, 2008

Aunt Kathy and my cousins,so sorry for your loss. Uncle Jim was a great guy,especially when he opened his house to me during my junior year of high school(thanks).And for being my godfather,who my Mom said was nervous at holding me.Thanks for the advice.You will be missed.

Mary Jane Barenbaum

July 24, 2008

Dear Colleen and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Larry and Mary Jane

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